Using Your Electric Convection Oven

7. PRESS

4. PRESS

START

START

NOTE: If you want to change the dehy- drating temperature after dehydrating has begun, repeat Steps 5, 6, and 7.

Let dough rise until nearly doubled in size. Proofing time may be faster and will vary by the type and quantity of dough. Check dough after 20-25 minutes.

8.When dehydrating is done,

PRESS

Proofing (raising) bread

You can use your convection oven to proof (raise) bread dough. First proofing: Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl and loosely cover with waxed paper coated with shortening.

1. Put bowl on Rack 2.

Place the broiler pan on Rack 1 and add two cups of boiling water. Close oven door.

5.When proofing is done,

PRESS

NOTE: If you do not turn off oven after proofing bread, the oven will keep running until you press LOWER OVEN CANCEL.

Second Proofing: Shape the dough and place in baking pan(s). Cover loosely with plastic wrap coated with cooking spray.

Put pan(s) on Rack 2. Place the broiler pan on Rack 1 and add 2 cups of boiling water. Close the oven door. Follow Steps 2-4 for first proofing. When proofing is done, remove baking pan(s) and the broil- er pan from oven. Reset oven to preheat for baking bread. Before baking, remove plastic wrap from baking pans.

2. PRESS

BAKED

GOODS

(Hold for 5 seconds)

The oven vent

Hot air and moisture escape from the lower oven through a vent. This vent is above the oven door. It is needed for air circulation.

Do not block the vent(s). Poor baking/ roasting can result.

3.Display defaults to 100°F (38°C).

Oven vent

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